07/03/2021  Shatin  Race 8

On jumping, LUCKY FUN lifted its front feet off the ground, shifted out and bumped SUPER ALLIANCES, resulting in LUCKY FUN beginning only fairly. MAN STAR shifted out at the start and bumped MIG ENERGY. After this, MIG ENERGY was steadied to obtain cover from a wide barrier. Passing the 1150 Metres, HELENA BABY raced tight between SUPER ALLIANCES and CLASSIC POSH which was awkwardly placed inside the heels of SMART FOLKS. Making the turn near the 700 Metres, SMART FOLKS was awkwardly placed between MAN STAR and LUCKY FUN which made the turn awkwardly. Near the 250 Metres, SUPER ALLIANCES was momentarily awkwardly placed between MAN STAR and MAGIC LEGEND. Throughout the race, MAGIC LEGEND travelled wide and without cover. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on LUCKY FUN at the request of Trainer C S Shum. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, LUCKY FUN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of HELENA BABY immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, HELENA BABY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of SUNSET WATCH and RESOLUTE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of GOLFMAN STAR immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea. FLYING BOUS and LUCKY FUN were sent for sampling.